Sustainability Archives | Food & Vending Services /foodservices/category/sustainability/ Serving a diverse menu across campus. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:24:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Teaching Kitchen Series: April 12 @ Stong Dining Hall | April 13 @ Glendon Marche /foodservices/2023/04/03/teaching-kitchen-series-april-12-stong-dining-hall-april-13-glendon-marche/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:29:53 +0000 /foodservices/?p=5892 What's on the menu? Vietnamese Spring Rolls Learn how to make delicious spring rolls from scratch, with the guidance of a dietitian and an expert chef. Not only will you discover new techniques and flavour combinations, but you'll also come away with a newfound appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine. REGISTER HERE FOR KEELE CAMPUS REGISTER HERE […]

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What's on the menu?

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Learn how to make delicious spring rolls from scratch, with the guidance of a dietitian and an expert chef. Not only will you discover new techniques and flavour combinations, but you'll also come away with a newfound appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine.

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]]> Vision Greens and YU Eats /foodservices/2023/03/30/visiongreens/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:54:25 +0000 /foodservices/?p=5822 YU Eats is proud to announce its partnership with Vision Greens on campus to provide sustainable produce to its customers. This partnership is a result of YU Eats' commitment to promoting healthy and environmentally-friendly food options. Vision Greens was founded in 2019 in Welland, Ontario and was the first vertical farm to grow leafy greens. […]

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YU Eats is proud to announce its partnership with on campus to provide sustainable produce to its customers. This partnership is a result of YU Eats' commitment to promoting healthy and environmentally-friendly food options.

Vision Greens was founded in 2019 in Welland, Ontario and was the first vertical farm to grow leafy greens. Vertical farming is a method that allows for the cultivation of crops in vertically-stacked layers using minimal water and energy. This innovative farming technique not only ensures a steady supply of fresh produce but also mitigates the negative environmental impacts of traditional farming methods. In addition to promoting sustainability, this partnership means that YU Eats customers will have access to the freshest and healthiest produce possible, further enhancing the dining experience.

Benefits of Vision Greens’ vertical farming:

  • Locally Grown in Ontario, certified Non-GMO and Foodland organic
  • Pesticide, herbicide and fungicide free.
  • 96% less land usage (2,000 sq ft of vertical farming is equivalent to 12.5 acres of farmland).
  • 96% less water usage than a typical crop farm. Water is filtered and recycled for reuse.
  • 92% less food kilometres travelled, making the greens more nutrient dense and sustainable than the average greens imported into Canada.
  • 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional farms

Vision Greens is currently available at Glendon campus with exciting plans to expand offerings further.

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]]> Value Meal Program @ Central Square & Glendon Chef's Table /foodservices/2023/03/29/value-meal-program-chefs-table/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:27:31 +0000 /foodservices/?p=5859 Value Meal Weekdays $6.99 In order to support community members who dine on campus at different price points, we are introducing a value meal program which ensures that community members can access healthy and exciting meal options with a 2 week cycle at a value price point. This value menu items will be available at Central Square […]

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Value Meal Weekdays $6.99

In order to support community members who dine on campus at different price points, we are introducing a value meal program which ensures that community members can access healthy and exciting meal options with a 2 week cycle at a value price point. This value menu items will be available at Central Square Market and Glendon Marché locations and easily identifiable from Chef’s Table stations so everyone can navigate the dining areas with ease.

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]]> Free Soup Day /foodservices/2023/03/16/free-soup-day/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:16:25 +0000 /foodservices/?p=5657 Wrap up the winter semester with us by having some hot and FREE soup! Join us at CSQ Market on March 22nd between 11am - 3pm or until supplies last. And don't forget, you are going to do SOUPER great on your coming up exams!

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Wrap up the winter semester with us by having some hot and FREE soup! Join us at CSQ Market on March 22nd between 11am - 3pm or until supplies last.

And don't forget, you are going to do SOUPER great on your coming up exams!

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]]> Impact the community with reusable containers! /foodservices/2022/10/25/reuse/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:14:03 +0000 /foodservices/?p=4866 We have some exciting news! Starting October 31st, we are replacing our single-use paper food containers in our Residence Dining Halls with reusable friendlier containers! (Available at Stong, Winters and Glendon Dining Halls) How does it work? Step One - Pay a $0.50 deposit with your meal purchase and enjoy your food in a friendlier […]

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We have some exciting news! Starting October 31st, we are replacing our single-use paper food containers in our Residence Dining Halls with reusable friendlier containers! (Available at Stong, Winters and Glendon Dining Halls)

How does it work?

Step One - Pay a $0.50 deposit with your meal purchase and enjoy your food in a friendlier container.

Step Two - Return your container to a Friendlier bin, scan the QR code on your container through the Friendlier app and receive your deposit back in 2 weeks!

What are the impacts?

  • Create less waste
  • Produce fewer emissions
  • Reduce plastic in our oceans
  • Feel good about making a difference!

Learn More

Find out more about friendlier and how a Canadian startup impacts Ontario's economy. Or discover what other projects ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ is doing to impact the world.

Visit Office of Sustainability

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